Beech Ridge Prepares For Modified Thunder

Canaan, NH—(August 4, 2009)-- Beech Ridge Motor Speedway will feature the True Value Modified Racing Series ,Saturday night, Aug 8, with a solid field of modified race cars and drivers from throughout the Northeast expected. This will be the fifth appearance for New England’s premier modified racing series at the historic facility, considered to be one of the top short track operations in the country.

A tight five-way battle for the points lead and a homecoming for former winner David Pinkham will make for an interesting night of competition.  Jon McKennedy, a winner this year at Claremont, NH; Seekonk, MA; and Oxford Plains, ME; takes a 26 point lead over Rob Goodenough,Swanzey,NH., into Beech Ridge, with Steven Masse, Bellingham, MA; Eddie Dachenhausen, Danbury,CT; and Rowan Pennink,Huntingdon, PA; making up the top five in the standings.  Pennink is only 57 points back from the point leader. The top five drivers are gearing up for the trip up Rte 95.

Pinkham, from nearby Buxton, ME; and a winner of this race in 2005, will drive for Auburn ME; car owner Tom Greeley. A three-time winner with the TVMRS, Pinkham has run a limited schedule this season.

Additionally, Westbrook, ME, driver Tony Ricci, a two-time winner, and newcomer Jacob Dore, Sanford, ME, are also expected to compete. Ricci launched his career at “The Ridge.”

Defending champion Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon, CT; is slated to compete. His uncle, Carl Pasteryak, Lisbon, is also making the trip.   45 year veteran Jack Bateman, Canaan, NH; former rookie of the year and longtime racer, Peter Jarvis, Ascutney.VT;  Mike Douglas. Jr. Auburn, NH; and Eddy Spiers, Beacon Falls, CT; are expected entries.

2006 champion Dwight Jarvis, Ascutney, and Les Hinckley, Windsor Lock, CT; are also entered. Hinckley is second on the all-time win list to three-time champion Kirk Alexander.

In addition to Pinkham, former winners of the annual race include, Dale Evonsion in 2006, and Alexander in 2007. Last years race was postponed because of inclement weather.

Qualifying races to determine the starting field for the 100 lap green flag race will get underway at 6:00 PM. For additional information log on to www.beechridge.com or www.modifiedracingseries.com.